How To Fix OIO076 - Enter container number in external ID for container material

OIO076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO - Remote Logistics

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Enter container number in external ID for container material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO076 - Enter container number in external ID for container material ?

  The SAP error message OIO076, which states "Enter container number in external ID for container material," typically occurs in the context of handling container management within SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a container number to be entered in the external ID field for a material that is defined as a container.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Container Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a container number in the required field when processing a transaction related to container management.
  Incorrect Material Master Setup: The material being processed may not be correctly set up as a container in the material master data.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require a container number, but the user has not provided it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Container Number: Ensure that you enter a valid container number in the external ID field when prompted. This is typically required when dealing with container materials.
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